Time and Again [TJWC]

This is going to sound unbelievable but this is the 350th time I have written this all down, and even though the timelines have diverged into versions
of history most people cannot comprehend. It is ultimately only I who remembers them all.

So where do I start? Well I suppose it all starts at the end. There is an old saying that when you die your life flashes before your eyes. Well I can
assure you there is a very good reason for that. It would seem that upon death(well for me at least) I am thrown backwards in time as I relive my life
in reverse starting from the point of my death till my birth. From all the research I have done it seems like everybody is born into the Alpha
timeline. The original timeline where all consciousness sprouts from, that is why the first life seems like the only life because everybody in that
timeline is living their first life. When we die and go back to the start of our birth we create an alternate timeline an offshoot of the Alpha
timeline. Where it seems everybody is still experiencing their first incarnation except you, very similar to fractal geometry.

The first time I died was the most terrifying and blissful experience of my life. Fear of the unknown and the void the moment you draw in that last
breath consumes you to the point of blacking out. But you don’t black out and once the fear subsides, you realize your consciousness is still for
the most part still you. I remember thinking is this it? Then came the tunnel of light, rushing at me and hitting me like warm velvet. I saw my life
played out backwards all my deeds good and bad. Time didn’t exist and I don’t know how long I was in that moment, felt like a second and felt like
an eternity. Eventually the images and memories collapse into a singularity and that is the point of my birth. It’s a traumatic and painful
experience and I can understand why so many of us choose to block it from our memory.

Imagine as a sentient being that has never experienced reality through the senses of a human. The shock to the psyche is jarring to say the least. The
first birth is always the hardest, the second time around is surprising because it’s the first time you are reborn with all the memories of your
first life. After the 3rd and 4th it becomes routine. Think of it like “ground hog day” but it’s not just one day, it’s for as long as you
live.
Now having lived on this planet for 350 lifetimes I can’t even remember my original existence in fact I’m not even 100% certain its 350 it could
be more. It’s all a jumble of memories coalescing into one, the only thing I retain is knowledge. It seems the point of all this if there IS a point
to it all is knowledge and experience. Ultimately it’s about achieving a level of complete oneness with everything. Here is the kicker. Everybody in
this version of reality is experiencing their life for the first time as I once did. But each time they die they go back to the start and create a new
alternate reality with its own timeline where they retain the memories of their first life. So with the memories of the first life they have the
option of living the same life all over gain or doing it completely different. Isn’t free will a beautiful thing?

So why am I posting this story in this forum for the 350th time? It’s because since this all started I have noticed one major common thread that
ties all humans together, the fear of death. It’s amazing the quality of life a human has when he doesn’t fear death or the unknown. You live your
life to such capacity fully living in the moment. Insecurities and fears have no meaning. People have no power over you. The world really is you’re
oyster. That’s why I do it, to remind people and inform them that there is nothing to fear.

Here is a tip for the first timers, don’t start talking till at least your first birthday. I freaked my mum out at 3 months when I told her I wanted
a cheeseburger. Walking will come naturally once the atrophy in your muscles have abated and you gain strength in your limbs. Depending on your
culture and time period they will think you are either gifted, cursed or possessed. Above all things maintain a cool head and have patience with them.
This is beyond anything they have experienced as in your reality this is their first incarnation and your second. My only other advice to you all is
have fun but not at the expense of others. We are all co creators in this universe and what we do has as influence on how others create. It is a
massive responsibility and one we should not take lightly. Best of luck in your adventures and remember don’t take life too seriously, you will
never get out of it alive.

Ah yes. Time travel and reincarnation mixed up. Rebirths are excruciating. You have to make a deal with yourself. It's better to forget past lives
and just live the life as you are in it. Coming down the birth canal for the 350th time? Does it reallly take so many lives as 350? I hope not

Originally posted by SayonaraJupiter
Ah yes. Time travel and reincarnation mixed up. Rebirths are excruciating. You have to make a deal with yourself. It's better to forget past lives
and just live the life as you are in it. Coming down the birth canal for the 350th time? Does it reallly take so many lives as 350? I hope not

Its for a short story competition that's running on ATS. The story with the most flags wins so if you liked it feel free to flag it.

Very very very well done. It's such a pleasure to read grammatically correct and thought provoking material. SnF.

I've often thought about the lack of machinery in a TT experience. Perhaps it's just a spiritual experience after all? Thanks for sharing this
story, and I truly hope you decide to make a few more entries before the end on the month.

Again, you have talent, and ought to explore it a bit more. You have quite a way with words.

Originally posted by Druid42
Very very very well done. It's such a pleasure to read grammatically correct and thought provoking material. SnF.

I've often thought about the lack of machinery in a TT experience. Perhaps it's just a spiritual experience after all? Thanks for sharing this
story, and I truly hope you decide to make a few more entries before the end on the month.

Again, you have talent, and ought to explore it a bit more. You have quite a way with words.

Thank you for your kind words. Coming from someone of your writing caliber that is indeed a compliment.

I am myself an avid fan of all things time travel as my ID might suggest. To say i have wasted countless hours debating temporal paradoxes with my
fellow scifi fans would be an understatement

So i have always wondered about the possibility biological time travel. Since time or rather its measurement is predominantly a human invention i
figured it was a subjective experience and went with a more metaphysical angle. I may drop another entry in if i get time but It would have to be of a
certain caliber as i am up against some very good writers. Its funny i have written a couple of short stories but it never occurred that i should post
it here. Again thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I dont think you need the luck as im sure you have the winning story but good luck
anyway.

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